With regards to my participation in any North Devon Road Runners event (‘the event’ or ‘race’), I agree to this waiver and release. I understand, acknowledge and agree that:-
• I am at least 18 years of age on race day and have read, understood and agree to all the rules, terms & conditions as stated on the race website or any other managed by North Devon Road Runners
• The nature of the race includes running on off road & varied terrain and as such are liable to changing and severe weather conditions (rain, snow, hail, sunshine, low cloud, mist, high winds).
• There are no refunds or deferrals for this event but I am able to transfer my place to another runner up until the week before the race date.
• The routes are undeveloped and rugged with risks which include but are not limited to some steep ascents and descents, loose rocks, mud, wet slippery tree roots and rocks, stream crossings, there may be snow and ice, although it's July so it's not impossible.
• Some of the routes will use roads, paths, tracks and trails open to public users, which include walkers, farm workers, vehicles, livestock etc.
• Whilst I will be using mostly established trail paths, I need to be aware of the race route and will navigate using signs / flags and marshal instructions provided by the event organisers
• Participation in such an event carries with it certain inherent risks and dangers that cannot be completely eliminated, ranging from risk of minor injuries to catastrophic injuries including permanent disability and death.
• I assume full and complete risk and responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur during the event, while travelling to or from the event, or while on the premises of the event.
• I am medically able to participate in such a race, have trained sufficiently for such an event and am physically fit in order to compete safely and look after myself on the trail. Any medical condition I may have has been declared to the event organisers (North Devon Road Runners Ltd) and I have no medical condition that would make my participation more hazardous.
• I consent to medical care and transportation in order to obtain treatment in the event of injury and understand that this Agreement and Waiver extends to any liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency and/or injury.
• The organiser, checkpoint staff, race marshals or medical officer reserves the right to stop me from participation due to serious injury or illness. Should I wish to retire from the race, I must inform a race official immediately (at a checkpoint or by calling the HQ/Emergency number).
• I agree to pay any and all costs incurred for a search and rescue operation, should I fail to inform a race official immediately of my withdrawal. I understand that once withdrawn, this decision cannot be reversed. I understand that I am responsible for my own repatriation (with help from race officials where possible) and subsequent actions after withdrawing.
• I observe and obey all rules and warnings, to follow any instructions or directions provided to me by the event organiser and to abide by any decision of any race official related to my ability to safely participate in the race without complaint or recompense.
• Participation in a North Devon Road Runners event is a potentially dangerous activity and am fully aware of the risks involved. I accept all responsibilities associated with competing in this event, including but not limited to, risks of injury, permanent injury, loss and death due to falls, obstacles, contact with other participants or animals, acts or omissions of other participants; effects of the weather (hyperthermia, cold, hypoglycaemia, dehydration, sunburn, sunstroke, heatstroke, cramp, rain, snow, ice, high winds), traffic and the condition of any road, track or trail.
• Neither the event organiser nor anyone working for the race is responsible for any personal item or property that is lost, damaged or stolen during the event.
• I grant permission for the race organisers to use any and all images or film (video/ moving content) of me captured during the race and allow these images to be used in marketing materials including but not limited to online, print and broadcast media.
• The event organiser (North Devon Road Runners Ltd) reserves the right to cancel or amend the Event in the event of weather (including, but not limited to, snow, heat, lightning and floods), accidents, acts of war or terrorism, military conflicts or riots or for any reason that would affect the safety and security of race participants and spectators. In the event of such cancellation, there will be no refund of your payment unless authorised by the event organiser. If the race is cancelled due to Covid or other UK Goverment imposed restrictions the event organisers will attempt to reschedule.
• I agree to release North Devon Road Runners Ltd and its staff, officials, representatives, affiliates, sponsors and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, negligence, actions, and causes of actions whatsoever for any loss, claim, damage, injury, illness, legal fees or action arising out of my participation in an NDRR event. This release extends to any claim made by my family, estate, heirs, or assigns arising from or in any way connected with the aforementioned activities.
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